What RPM should a Focus do at 70mph?

I've recently bought a petrol second hand 59 reg Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec, replacing a 52 reg 1.6 Focus LX. When cruising at 70mph in 5th gear the engine sits at just over 3000 revs and feels like its straining,...

Which transmission is better - Ford Focus Powershift or Honda Civic torque converter?

I would like to arrange test drives in the Focus Zetec 1.6 Powershift and the new Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic. I would appreciate your opinion on both types of transmission and your advice on how long a...

Replacing a Saab 9-5

My 3 year old saab 9-5 2.3 turbo estate is about to be written off after an accident. What can i get? It is my 4th Saab and nothing sems to come close for great seat comfort, performance, space and overall...

How is the ride on a Fiesta Econetic?

The Fiesta Econetic has "lowered suspension." How much lower? Would this make it unsuitable for Lincolnshire? We have the odd track to houses and some horrible road surfaces.

test driving / puchasing a 2005 ford focus 1.6 tdci

Test drove a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Titanium yesterday - every thing seemed okay, the car had four people inside and had the a/c turned on and it still pulled very well indeed! It's done 88000 miles...

My Mondeo won't get up to speed

My Mondeo revs but does not increase in speed. It suffers very slow acceleration, but if you turn it off and restart the problem corrects itself for a while.

Need an MPV with comfortable seats and easy access

I have just sold my beloved T4 in order to buy a more economical family car. My wife and I have both broken our backs at some point in the past and due to this, we are keen to get a car with higher seats...

Coolant fan always running on my Focus

The coolant fan on my car always runs even after a 10 minute drive.. It also runs after I have turned the ignition off for about 1 minute. Although the Temp gauge is showing what is apparently the perfect...

I've got 40,000 miles out of my Mazda 6's factory-fitted Bridgestone Turanza tyres.

I read with interest PH's email regarding getting only 20,000 miles out of the front tyres of his Mondeo. I've just changed the front tyres on my 2008 Mazda 6 Estate and the car has done 40,000 miles on...

Which petrol car to replace my Rover 75?

The time has come for me to part with my 2003 Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, probably the best car I've ever owned, and I'd be very grateful for your opinions on a suitable replacement. Occasionally I need a capacious...